Gabby Barrett on 'American Idol: Live' and the upcoming York Fair performance

Singer Gabby Barrett has gone from Munhall, Pennsylvania to the top three of the latest season of "American Idol." Now, she's on the road touring with the other top contestants from the singing competition, and that tour is about to arrive at the York Fair.

We spoke to Gabby about her success, her current tour, and her plans for after the "American Idol" tour ends -- plus, her pick for her favorite fair food.

What was it like making it into the top three of American Idol?

"The entire journey was really exciting and challenging. I'm really happy about how everything turned out. I didn't know how far I'd make it. I kinda put it into the Lord's hands It's really cool."

You must have grown up watching and listening to singers like Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood who came through that show. Was it always your plan to give "American Idol" a try?

"I always thought it was the golden show. The one you wanted to be on. I actually remember my parents voting for Carrie Underwood to win. I was five at the time.

"I always thought it was something awesome to be on. Its a huge platform to be on. And Carrie Underwood inspired me in so many different ways. As a person, as a mom, all the way around. She was a big inspiration to me going through the show."

The top six finalists will perform at the York Fair. You all used to be competing against each other - was it a friendly competition? Or was it more cutthroat? And what's it like to be on tour together now?

"I think in the beginning of the competition, it was definitely a competition -- you wanted to get as far as you possibly could, you wanted the top spot. It was more hardcore in the beginning. But as the numbers dwindled down, it became more of a family. And I genuinely mean that.

"A lot of [reality] TV is scripted now, and a lot of stuff isn't natural, but I can genuinely say this season we really get along. And it's so nice to be around people like that. You're away from your family for so long on this tour, and getting along with everyone really makes it better.

"[As the competition went on,] you only wanted to see everybody win. So when I got eliminated and Maddie and Caleb went on, I was happy for them. When you care about them, you want to see them go good."

What can we look forward to hearing you sing at the fair?

"You can look forward to me sing 'Last Name' by Carrie Undrwood, 'How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore' by Prince -- Alicia Keys did a version of it -- 'My Church' by Maren Morris and 'Never Tear Us Apart' by INXS with Cade.

"It's an hour and and a half production, it's extremely worth coming to. Some people have solo songs, and there are duets. We sing backup for each other. It's a lot of cool stuff going on."